Rangeland Management Specialist

Department Of Agriculture • Washington, DC

383d • $39,576 - $77,955

About The Position

This position is located in a Natural Resource Conservation Service state, area, or field office in Wyoming. The incumbent provides professional services in the planning and application of soil, water, and resource conservation and development activities in ranches and farms. Assist landowners to make resource inventories, to obtain planning information, and to identify conservation opportunities consistent with the needs of their land and the objectives of their operations.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in rangeland management or related fields.
• Knowledge of conservation methods and programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops resource management plans with ranch operators and other land and resource decision-makers.
• Assists ranchers and farmers in making resource inventories, obtaining planning information, and identifying conservation opportunities.
• Works with cooperators to implement the plans, determines successes or failure of established practices, and gives assistance in establishment of supplemental practices.
• Collects cost and return data on range practices and range conservation plans.
• Attends meetings of various rural, urban, and tribal groups to explain NRCS programs, program measures, and develops competence and confidence in working with people.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees